MB476: The Capital Raising Playbook: How Marcin Drozdz Raised $100M+ to Scale Multifamily with Other People’s Money in Tough Markets - With Marcin Drozdz

In this episode of The Financial Freedom with Real Estate Investing podcast, Marcin Drozdz breaks down the exact playbook he used to raise over $100M for multifamily deals—even in challenging market conditions. He shares why multifamily remains the smartest path to financial freedom, how to raise capital without prior experience, and what new investors must focus on to close their first (or next) deal faster. If you want to scale with other people’s money and build lasting wealth, this episode gives you the blueprint.Key TakeawaysHow Marcin Built a $100M+ Capital Raising MachineFocused on relationships, trust, and long-term partnerships—not flashy sales pitches.Built credibility without relying on a massive personal portfolio upfront.Scaled by consistently delivering value to investors first.Why Multifamily Beats Other Real Estate StrategiesOffers superior scalability compared to flips, single-family rentals, and STRs.Combines cash flow, appreciation, and tax advantages into one asset.Remains resilient through recessions and high-interest rate cycles.How to Raise Capital Without a Track RecordYou don’t need your own cash—you need the right frameworks for raising it.Start building soft commitments from investors before your first deal.How to position yourself confidently even as a newer operator.Avoiding the Biggest Mistakes New Investors MakeWhy waiting for the “perfect deal” or “perfect timing” is a recipe for failure.The danger of trying to figure it out alone without mentorship or a proven system.How successful investors create momentum by taking imperfect action.Marcin’s Advice for Scaling a Real Estate PortfolioFocus on building a strong personal brand and investor network early.Surround yourself with experienced operators and communities that accelerate your learning.Play the long game: Reputation and relationships compound faster than anything else.Connect with MarcinDownload Marcin's "Unlimited Investor Leads" BookWebsiteInstagramLinkedinFacebookConnect with our Deal Maker PartnersCheck out all Partners hereAttorney - Swafford Law LLC Asset Manager - Cyndee Harding, High Caliber MultifamilyCPA - James Bohan, Stonehan AccountancyMentor - Deal Maker MentoringResourcesConnect with Michael BlankTheFreedomPodcast.com Join the Deal Maker MastermindExplore Michael’s Mentoring ProgramReview the Podcast on Apple PodcastsGet the Syndicated Deal AnalyzerGet the Book, Financial Freedom with Real Estate Investing by Michael Blank For full episode show notes visit: https://themichaelblank.com/podcasts/session476/